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West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicks off Friday
CAIRO — The West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicks off Friday evening at North Bend State Park where mobility and visually impaired participants will take the field in numerous endeavors. Friday’s activities feature a free concert by the Midnight Outlaws, a Ritchie County-based southern rock band, with the bulk...
Roadway closed following multi-vehicle accident with entrapment
GREER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A motor vehicle accident involving entrapment and multiple drivers left a roadway closed to oncoming traffic on Wednesday as responders attempted to navigate the situation. According to the Monongalia County Resources group, the Route 7 roadway near the unincorporated Monongalia County community of Greer was shut down for a time on […]
Looking for a Career? City Police Department Hiring
The Bridgeport Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of police officer. Applications will be accepted until 2 p.m. Friday August 2nd, 2024. With multiple positions open currently, this is a great opportunity to start a career in law enforcement. Qualified candidates are required to successfully pass the...
Students attend Mathematical Association of America meeting
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Two Westminster College students presented their undergraduate research at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Allegheny Mountain Section Meeting at Fairmont State University in West Virginia in the spring. Asia Morgenstern, a mathematics and computer science double major, presented her research, “Leaky Power Domination: Solving the 1–Leaky...
First at 4 Forum: Conner Carr
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Conner Carr, the corporate director of rides & engineering at Seaworld Orlando, stopped by the First at 4 Thursday. He talked about the new ride, Penguin Trek, live from the ride!. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4...
WVU football Fan Day set for August 3
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University fans will be given the opportunity to get autographs from Mountaineer players and coaches and watch practice at the football team’s annual Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 3. Coach Neal Brown, assistant coaches and players will sign autographs and visit with fans from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the West Concourse […]
Morgantown City Council discussing ordinance banning homeless camps
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Morgantown City Council held a meeting Tuesday that focused heavily on issues surrounding the homeless. The meeting drew both criticism and support for a potential ban on homeless encampments. The president of the non-profit Main Street Morgantown, Mark Downs says current conditions downtown are enabling dangerous...
Inaugural T1D Friends and Family Picnic set to take place in Morgantown
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Breakthrough T1D is a national non-profit organization that specializes in diabetes research. As the number one global leader in type one diabetes research and advocacy, T1D has made plenty of contributions to families all over the world, and the wild and wonderful is no different. This weekend in Morgantown T1D will be hosting it’s inaugural T1D Friends and Family picnic. The event will feature food, beverages, music, and fun games the whole family can enjoy. Diabetes is not only one of the most prevalent diseases throughout America, but also specifically West Virginia. Leaving event officials like, Emily Smaniotto, stressing the importance on events like this being helpful for spread awareness and ideas.
Wren Baker Talks About Athletic Director Role, Big 12 on Podcast
West Virginia’s athletic director went in-depth on the challenges he faces while serving West Virginia University, expansion talks about the Big 12, and talked about EA College Football 25 on the 3 Guys Before The Game Podcast this past Tuesday. Wren Baker was first asked about how revenue sharing...
Semi-truck carrying 40,000lbs of chicken runs red light, crashes into pickup near Elkins
RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - A tractor trailer hauling roughly 40,000 lbs of poultry was involved in a two vehicle wreck in Randolph County Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Per a release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the tractor trailer ran a red light near Crystal...
New Five Below store in Clarksburg announces opening date
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The new Five Below store in Clarksburg is scheduled to open early next month!. The store will celebrate their grand opening on Friday, August 2nd, according to the City of Clarksburg’s Facebook page. Five Below is located at 156 Emily Drive next to Hobby Lobby.
State Fair of West Virginia to host school supply drive
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia, in collaboration with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), will hold a school supply drive on Monday, August 12, 2024, during the 99th Annual State Fair. Fairgoers who bring three different school supply items or two hygiene products will enjoy gate admission and carnival […]
West Virginia Weather Update: Isolated Showers, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Charleston, WV – Drier weather is set to return to the lowlands of West Virginia, while a few showers or storms might linger along the mountains today. This pattern shift brings a quieter finish to the workweek for many residents. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, a front to the south will provide a focus for isolated showers and storms this weekend into early next week.
War Paint: Lawsuit over West Virginia Capitol mural project possible
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly Grove mansion and upgrades to Capitol bathrooms and conference rooms. However, there was no talk at Wednesday’s meeting of the...
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